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Makoto

Jan 30 2007, 08:38 PM | Post #1

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It has come to the Administration's attention that users have been showing up and spamming our forums with links which relate to pornography and/or viruses. We are in the process of getting this scum banned from our forums and website forever, so bear with us.

In the meantime, if you find a link:

DO NOT CLICK IT. Curiosity will not only kill the cat, but cost you your computer.
Report it to either a Moderator or an Administrator. You can do this by any feasible method we have -- IRC and PMs in the forums are preferred.
If you have clicked a link( ), do not login to RuneScape or anywhere else where you may feel your security is important. Do not permit anyone else to use the computer if they deal with online credit card transactions. Do not send e-mail, do not login to any instant messaging, do NOTHING.
Mysticallity will provide you with a list of antivirus software which you may use for free to get rid of this. I'd recommend personally going into safe-mode (reboot and hit F8 while the Windows logo is prevalent), installing the Antivirus software and then run it to make sure it's gone.

We're sorry about all of this and we'll get this fixed as soon as we can.

~Makoto and the RuneWeb Forum Staff

Mysticallity

Jan 30 2007, 08:55 PM | Post #2

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Cky

Jan 30 2007, 09:33 PM | Post #3

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I would just like to stress, because even if you feel save and have a keylogger on your computer, it's not, what a keylogger does is logs every button you push, they are very dangerous.

So whatever you do, if you have one of these keyloggers, drop everything you are doing, close every browser/application and use the helpful list of AntiVirus software that Mysticallity provided, false senses of security can be dangerous.

Iamanarab

Jan 30 2007, 09:59 PM | Post #4

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Also, a note for those who might think about using the on screen keyboard to circumvent this, this DOESN'T work, it records every keystroke entered into the computer, doesnt have to be via the keyboard. so this wont work either.

Also with Spybot. There is a tool in there called system start-up which shows every process which runs upon startup. If you know what you're doing, it may be suggested that you untick the virus/logger process. BUT i claim no responsibility for loss of data/computer so attempt this at your own peril

Baakalor

Feb 2 2007, 11:08 PM | Post #5

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I personally have used Spybot Search & Destroy, AD-Aware and AVG for quite some time and between those, I catch everything that has been thrown at my computer.

The key thing here is that you cannot just scan your computer once. You need to do regular maintenence on it much like you do a car. I personally run my scans once a week and whenever I've been duped by a site or link.

Cafebcs

Mar 27 2007, 08:29 PM | Post #6

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How level up Security
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* Go Tools > Options > Privacity and Level Up Security.
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* Execute «msconfig» and go to the «tabs» and check the list.

- Check that any service outside of Microsoft is runing on your PC.
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- Uncheck on start all those that not are Ad-Aware or Avast related.
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* If you have «windows xp service pack 2» check firewall settings.
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* Scan your PC and allow to delete infected files at restart.
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I suggest:

"Scan with Ad-Aware every time that you logout and before login.
In case of serious problems: reinstall windows selecting «update»"

Cafebcs © 2007. Made at Mar 27, 2007. Backup at TIP.IT
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I done saying what I needed to say.

This post has been edited by Cafebcs: Nov 17 2007, 08:21 PM

PieCakes

Mar 27 2007, 08:48 PM | Post #7

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My Trick:-

I go to google, Search "Symantec Security Check"
Use the AntiVirus online

then theres 2 options-

1) You do not have a virus, you're safe!
2) You have a virus.

If you get the 2nd option, Print off what it says (And where it is)
Restart your computer, and keep pressing "f8"
Select "Start in Safe Mode"
Delete the files from your computer, and job done, you are now safe!

Makoto

Mar 27 2007, 11:55 PM | Post #8

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Cafebcs, for the unexperienced user, it is very hard to tell what to start and what not to start when you enter msconfig. For this reason alone, I would not recommend anyone use it unless they knew exactly what they were doing.

Some tips that I can offer to you:

1. Use a safer browser. IE7 isn't bad since it's updated, Firefox is a popular choice and Opera is one of the most secure browsers out there.

2. If you don't trust the person that sent you the file, don't do anything with it. It is very common that a virus will come via an e-mail attachment, or through some other illicit means. If you don't trust the source, just don't open it.

3. Too much of a good thing is a bad thing. This includes antivirus programs, spyware programs and firewalls. The more you have running on your machine, the more system resources they will occupy. On top of that, certain firewalls and virus scanners will cause a collision with one another, rendering your computer no safer than before the software was installed.

4. Just say 'no' to ActiveX controls. Unless you can verify that Microsoft themselves is doing an ActiveX control (that'd be the only people I trust with it; even then I've got an eye on the screen at all times), don't accept it. Unfortunately, this means that you'd have to switch to either Firefox or Opera, or even upgrade to IE7. If you can't upgrade, the browser switch is your best bet.

And no this is not a bump. It's brought relevant and some helpful tips to the forum.

PieCakes

Mar 28 2007, 08:14 PM | Post #9

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QUOTE(Makoto @ Mar 27 2007, 11:55 PM) [snapback]90972[/snapback]

Great tips, also remember another few things:

1) NEVER log in on anything other than the official site.

2) ALWAYS try to use different passwords.. I know this can be a chore, and make things difficult, but belive me its worth it.

3) It's always worthwhile right clicking a link and clicking "properties".. make sure the link you click on, IS the link you click on. For example i can do this:

www.RuneScape.com

This is not hard to replicate at all.

4) Another big way to get viruses is through your hotmail account. People will send you emails claiming you have won something.. This is steadily being stopped but it still happens.. My advice, NEVER click on an email, unless you trust or know the source.

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